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10.3 Mixer Safety measures
The safety measures used by the spiral kneading machine with fixed bowl are the following:
Fixed and moveable guards
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All power transmission components are shielded by fastened guards 1, in compliance with the EN 953
standard.
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Protective grille 2 which prevents access to the bowl during the work process.
NOTE: All the fixed and moving covers do not cause ulterior hazards.
All the moving covers, including when they are open, are firmly attached to the machine and cannot be
removed.
Passive safety devices
• Passive safety devices are devices or resources that eliminate or reduce risks to operators without any active
intervention by the operators. Limit switch devices
The machine is equipped with the following limit microswitch actuated by means of a cam. Its purpose is to stop
the machine if the protection grille is opened.
Reset and Circuit protection: In accordance with EN 60204-1, mixer circuits, the control and power circuit are
protected by fuses. All the electrical components are within the fixed protectors, thus impeding direct contact
with them.
Compliance with the EN-453 guarantees the application of all the Standards mentioned within it (Electricity,
Safety Distances, Acoustics, Electromagnetic compatibility, Hygiene, Cleanliness, Indicators, etc...)
Active safety devices
Emergency stop: The emergency button is located on the
control panel and allows the operator to stop the machine
in an emergency.
